El Nido
After the partying in Boracay we headed to El Nido, Palawan, a quieter and more primitive place. From Puerto Princessa we took a 6 hour car ride to El Nido city. We stayed at a place called Bayview Hotel. In the city electricity ran from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-6am and every night at 10pm really loud sirens go off telling little kids to go back home. The city is soo small but very cozy. People there were used to tourists but the place doesn’t look touristy at all.
breakfast at our hotel
Most of the time we were there we went snorkeling. We rented a boat with my aunts boyfriend there to guide us. We first went to Small Lagoon, no pictures since we had to swim to get there then we went to a couple more islands, I can’t really remember since my head was still a little hazy from waking up at 4am.
The next day we went to the Big Lagoon, we managed to get the boat in, we went snorkeling and then trekked through the forest for a bit, we got to see where they had the elimination ceremony for Survivor (French). The corals were awesome and seeing all the different fish was cool. It felt like I was in a fish tank.
entrance to the Big Lagoon
The next day we rented a kayak and kayaked into the Big Lagoon, this is something you have to do, it was surreal. Michael, Xingy, and I were the only ones there. It was really beautiful. On our way to Helicopter Island we saw dolphins, I’ve never seen dolphins in real life before so I was jumping up and down like a little girl in a candy shop.
dolphins 
From all the snorkeling we’ve been doing, our backs were all sore and badly burnt but it’s all good. There wasn’t really much to do in town, so bring something to entertain you! Overall, it was nice to be in a place that wasn’t as hectic as Boracay, in El Nido you just go with the flow, no one around to stress you out, no annoying vendors.
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El Nido is a nice place, definitely worth a visit when in Palawan.
Jasmin said
Oh wow again! you really had a REAL vacation!
it looks like a very very VERY nie place!! I wanna go there too!!!
sy said
how I wish…madami akong pera hehe para makapunta rin ako jan
Felisa said
I am DYING to go Palawan! El Nido will definitely be in my itinerary next time I go there for a visit. It just seems so pristine and paradise-like. The Big Lagoon looks beautiful!
Glad you had fun there =)
eimak said
jasmin: yeah.. talagang pina bonga.. first time ko sa el nido, even mommy ko di pa nakakapunta and shes been in palawan since she was like 12..
syra: meron kang kapatid from Beulah?
felisa: yeah!! the only thing with el nido is that half the time your on a boat.. the beach by the city is alright, but all the pristine beaches are far away.. but it’s all woth it!
sy said
wala eh bakit?
eimak said
wala lang.. kasi meron akong kilala na syra.. meron syang kapatid na cyrus?
sy said
pinsan…merun graduate ka ba ng beulah?
sy said
nandito ka pa sa puerto?
eimak said
ahhh.. hindi, ng 3rd year land ako doon. yeah dito pa ko
sy said
aw…kaya pala…babalik ka ba ng denmark after ng vacation mo?
eimak said
yup.. back to school nanaman.
sy said
college ka na…congrats nga pala…taga-san kayo dito sa puerto?
eimak said
st. monica
Hyacinth said
I’m wondering if you can tell me more about El Nido…. If I fly out there, what are the chances of me finding accomodations without making reservations. Will I be able to find decent lodging?
-Hyacinth-
eimak said
Hi Hyacinth!
I sent you an email, hope that helpped somehow.